Financial crime investigations in Australia are increasingly shaped by how effectively intelligence is shared across public and private sectors. This principle underpins Australia’s current approach to financial crime. Through initiatives such as the Fintel Alliance, public agencies and private institutions are working from shared intelligence, combining datasets to uncover patterns that would remain isolated within individual…
Insurance fraud investigations are becoming more complex. Claimants can carefully curate their online presence, yet publicly available information often still contains signals that contradict claim narratives. For investigators, the challenge is no longer access to information – it’s finding relevant, defensible insights quickly within vast volumes of public data. Fivecast delivers open-source intelligence (OSINT) solutions…
OSINT Predictions for 2026: Threats, Tradecraft, and What’s Next Each year, Fivecast CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Brenton Cooper shares predictions on the evolving OSINT landscape. Explore this year’s insights to see what’s changed – and what’s next. Why 2026 will be pivotal for OSINT Open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to move from the margins to the…
It already has. That’s the power of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) – when paired with ethical AI, and used by intelligence professionals, it becomes a force for good. At Fivecast, we’ve seen OSINT help law enforcement prevent violence, support national security missions, and save analysts hundreds of hours of investigation time. But it’s not just about…
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, defense, law enforcement, and national security agencies face increasing pressure to detect and respond to risks that often originate online. Data fusion, particularly the integration of open-source intelligence (OSINT) is proving essential to modern intelligence operations. By leveraging secure API integrations, intelligence teams can seamlessly combine OSINT with classified…
The Economic Value of OSINT As global threats grow more complex and data volumes explode, the need for scalable, automated intelligence solutions has never been greater. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is now a critical capability across government and commercial sectors – enabling faster, more informed decisions while delivering measurable economic value. Yet, while the operational benefits of OSINT…
Fivecast CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Brenton Cooper draws on his interactions with Fivecast customers to outline key OSINT trends for 2025 and how Fivecast is innovating to address the many challenges and support successful intelligence missions across the globe. Osint: A game changer in modern intelligence Over the past few years, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has…
What is OSINT, and whY is it important IN 2025?
Fivecast CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Brenton Cooper, defines open-source intelligence (OSINT) and outlines the OSINT trends and innovations driving successful intelligence missions across the globe in 2025.
Osint Defined OSINT is coming of age and will become an even more important piece of the intelligence puzzle in…
In this blog, a Fivecast Tradecraft advisor outlines how OSINT helps address security vetting challenges with a focus on identity resolution. Read on to explore how Fivecast solutions address this challenge. Big Data Impact on Security Vetting The most significant challenge investigators and analyst teams face when conducting security vetting and risk assessment at scale…
In this blog our Tradecraft Advisor examines the role of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) in enhancing investigative interviews. Discover how these tools can fill intelligence gaps and provide insights for more effective interviews. Using OSINT to Inform the Investigator’s Interview Process It is common practice for an investigator to make a…
In this blog, we delve into the complexities of tackling the increasing problem of counterfeit goods online and explore how Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) can aid in the fight against these illicit activities. The ever-evolving digital era has ushered in unprecedented convenience for consumers, allowing them to shop online from the…
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